OFFICIAL: Bent/Cracked Wheels – Reporting to NHTSA (Merged w/previous thread)
09-25-2018, 01:10 AM
#41
There is deft an issue with the Grand Sport Wheels. I know of one locally with the same issue. Dealership told the owner that is not covered under warranty. Just a matter of time before a class action lawsuit is filed. I'm sure a lawyer that purchased a Grand Sport that has the same issue will probably get involved. I was hoping to get a new Grand Sport next year, but this has me thinking otherwise or maybe get the tire/wheel insurance.
09-25-2018, 09:39 AM
#43
If you have this problem, as a start, file a complaint to the NHTSA https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevro...s/wheels.shtml
I am a very non-litigious person, but I think this warrants a lawsuit if they won't do the right thing about these obviously bad wheels.
I am a very non-litigious person, but I think this warrants a lawsuit if they won't do the right thing about these obviously bad wheels.
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09-25-2018, 10:01 AM
#44
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I have a 2017 GS. I just had 3 bent wheels straightened and one rear cracked wheel replaced. I had wheel and tire insurance. I am now looking for new wheels to replace these as I know this will only happen again. I have no idea if this will be any better. I am just not comfortable driving with wheels that have been repaired and are probably now weaker then when they were new
09-25-2018, 11:39 AM
#45
I have a 2017 GS. I just had 3 bent wheels straightened and one rear cracked wheel replaced. I had wheel and tire insurance. I am now looking for new wheels to replace these as I know this will only happen again. I have no idea if this will be any better. I am just not comfortable driving with wheels that have been repaired and are probably now weaker then when they were new
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09-25-2018, 12:05 PM
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Is the cracked rim fiasco just endemic the the Grand Sport? Or are the Z06 people having this issue? It seems a real shame that something that is so important to the car is not manufactured with proper strength.
09-25-2018, 12:16 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
I just ordered the new ZR! wheel. I had a shudder in the steering wheel and I thought it was the balancing. My mechanic found one wheel bent and after checking the others found the other issues . If you feel the steering wheel shudder be sure to get the wheels checked
09-25-2018, 12:38 PM
#48
This firm appears to be a leader in auto class action cases, and says they litigated the Z06 cooling problem. Someone who has had wheel problems should contact them and provide links to this and several other threads on this forum. As I said before, I’m strongly non-litigious. But there are times and places for legal action, and GM isn’t doing the right thing about these obviously bad wheels.
https://www.hbsslaw.com/forms/contact-us
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09-25-2018, 12:40 PM
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Plenty of threads about cracked or bent Z wheels. Bought my 2016 last December and an inspection found a cracked rim which the dealer replaced. Thought that was an isolated incident till I began to frequent the Z section here.
09-25-2018, 12:50 PM
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I just ordered the new ZR! wheel. I had a shudder in the steering wheel and I thought it was the balancing. My mechanic found one wheel bent and after checking the others found the other issues . If you feel the steering wheel shudder be sure to get the wheels checked
Heidi
09-25-2018, 12:51 PM
#51
Burning Brakes
The fact that it leaked all the air out quickly indicates that the crack itself was not there prior to whatever the OP hit, and he must have hit something. Unlike regular 50 to 60 series tires, the low profile run flats in a Corvette, will never bubble when you hit something, even if you hit it hard enough to completely destroy the rim.
09-25-2018, 12:58 PM
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Thanks for your reply. Are people driving in Track mode? It doesn't sound like it. Just bad wheels I guess. Hopefully when I order my Z06 they'll have a wheel selection that is preferred by buyers that will be resistant to cracks. Possibly there is a recommendation now for staying away from certain wheel styles?
09-25-2018, 01:02 PM
#53
BTW, I searched the Porsche forums. There isn't much, if anything, on bent wheels there. And those wheels are large/low-profile also. My Macan has 21" forged wheels, and I don't have a problem with them and haven't heard of any at all. Not all large wheels are crappy, just the ones on our cars.
09-25-2018, 01:46 PM
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09-25-2018, 01:50 PM
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Thanks for your reply. Are people driving in Track mode? It doesn't sound like it. Just bad wheels I guess. Hopefully when I order my Z06 they'll have a wheel selection that is preferred by buyers that will be resistant to cracks. Possibly there is a recommendation now for staying away from certain wheel styles?
09-25-2018, 01:52 PM
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BTW, I searched the Porsche forums. There isn't much, if anything, on bent wheels there. And those wheels are large/low-profile also. My Macan has 21" forged wheels, and I don't have a problem with them and haven't heard of any at all. Not all large wheels are crappy, just the ones on our cars.
09-25-2018, 02:21 PM
#57
I have a 2017 GS. I just had 3 bent wheels straightened and one rear cracked wheel replaced. I had wheel and tire insurance. I am now looking for new wheels to replace these as I know this will only happen again. I have no idea if this will be any better. I am just not comfortable driving with wheels that have been repaired and are probably now weaker then when they were new
I'm at almost 5k on my 19 GS, and so far I haven't had any problems, but if I do run into any of the problems associated with the C7, I'm not looking forward to testing GM customer service and getting the issue resolved to my satisfaction. I knew about all these problems before I bought the car and I only still went ahead with the purchase because it's been a lifelong dream and I'm absolutely in love with the look of the car (whoever designed it - great job man). You'd think GM would really want to impress and keep customers like us who spend so much on cars - well handling an issue like this wheel fiasco isn't gonna do that.
09-25-2018, 02:24 PM
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This is why I didn't get the insurance. First of all the tires only last like 10k miles. Secondly, they're 'fixing' the bent crappy rims instead of replacing - no thanks. And if the wheels are this crappy, then I'm just going to replace mine - and if I have to, and GM doesn't do something about this issue, it's another mark against them for when I want another car. I'm not a fan of how GM seems to be dealing (or more accurately, not dealing) with all the issues with this car.
I'm at almost 5k on my 19 GS, and so far I haven't had any problems, but if I do run into any of the problems associated with the C7, I'm not looking forward to testing GM customer service and getting the issue resolved to my satisfaction. I knew about all these problems before I bought the car and I only still went ahead with the purchase because it's been a lifelong dream and I'm absolutely in love with the look of the car (whoever designed it - great job man). You'd think GM would really want to impress and keep customers like us who spend so much on cars - well handling an issue like this wheel fiasco isn't gonna do that.
I'm at almost 5k on my 19 GS, and so far I haven't had any problems, but if I do run into any of the problems associated with the C7, I'm not looking forward to testing GM customer service and getting the issue resolved to my satisfaction. I knew about all these problems before I bought the car and I only still went ahead with the purchase because it's been a lifelong dream and I'm absolutely in love with the look of the car (whoever designed it - great job man). You'd think GM would really want to impress and keep customers like us who spend so much on cars - well handling an issue like this wheel fiasco isn't gonna do that.
You haven't had any problems. Don't get worked up about "what might happen", it's a waste of energy.
I bought the tire/wheel plan because it was for 5 years and no deductible, it was a no brainer, 1 wheel takes a hit and it pays for itself (i have the machine faced GS wheels).
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09-25-2018, 03:05 PM
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You haven't had any problems. Don't get worked up about "what might happen", it's a waste of energy.
I bought the tire/wheel plan because it was $100/year for 5 years and no deductible, it was a no brainer, 1 wheel takes a hit and it pays for itself (i have the machine faced GS wheels).
I bought the tire/wheel plan because it was $100/year for 5 years and no deductible, it was a no brainer, 1 wheel takes a hit and it pays for itself (i have the machine faced GS wheels).